News & Commentary about Civil Liberties

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An individual holding a sign that says "Protect People, Not Power" outside of the U.S. Supreme Court ahead of arguments in the Voting Rights case Callais v. Landry.

Dec 18, 2025

Trump, Immigration, Trans Rights: The Stories That Shaped 2025

A multi-ethnic group of people sharing a festive, communal meal at a dining table with roasted chicken, salad, bread, fruit, and wine.

Dec 15, 2025

How to Navigate Politically-Charged Conversations This Holiday Season

A group of people have an animated conversation over a dinner table.

Dec 15, 2025

The ACLU's Holiday Conversation Guide

A demonstrator holding a megaphone with an ACLU sticker.

Dec 9, 2025

Through the Lens of Liberty: The ACLU’s Year in Photos

A demonstrator wears a mask with the text ''Protect Veterans'' during the ''Veterans March'' at the National Mall in Washington.

Nov 10, 2025

Defending Veterans’ Rights for Over a Century

Oct 31, 2025

Deployments At Our Doorstep

An Equal Employment Opportunity Commission document on a red clipboard that rests on an American flag.

Oct 23, 2025

Trump's Attempt to Roll Back Key Civil Rights-Enforcement Tool

A demonstrator holds up a sign that reads, "LIBERTY AND JUSTICE FOR ALL" at the No Kings National Day of Action protest near the U.S. Capitol building in Washington, D.C., October 18, 2025.

Oct 22, 2025

Seven Million People Unite at Peaceful No Kings Protests to Defend Our First Amendment Rights

A protester holds up a sign that says "WE THE PEOPLE"

Oct 17, 2025

Live Coverage: No Kings National Day of Action

A person wearing a clear poncho displays a sign on their back that reads "HANDS OFF THE CONSTITUTION" while walking in the rain as they take part with thousands of other New Yorkers take part in the NO KINGS national day of action.

Oct 9, 2025

Your Questions Answered: How to Push Back on Abuses of Power